Rent The Watchmaker's Apprentice (2015)
3.6 of 5 from 58 ratings
1h 6min
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- Synopsis:
"The Watchmaker's Apprentice" is a fascinating portrait of two remarkable men. It tells the incredible story of George Daniels' rise from Dickensian poverty to become the world's greatest living watchmaker and the one man who, through relentless tenacity, would become accepted as his one and only apprentice: Roger W. Smith. The Watchmaker's Apprentice is a unique testimony to their extraordinary craft, touching relationship and unique personalities. It's about gentle obsession and inspiring perseverance, a compelling insight into what makes the greatest mechanical artists tick. It is about time itself and the opportunities we have to leave an eternally lasting imprint on the world from our fleeting existence. Narrated by actor John Rhys-Davies, this highly anticipated film contains the last interview George Daniels gave, just months before his death in October 2011.
Workshop Tour
Roger Smith is our guide to George Daniels' iconic workshop, exactly as it was left the day he passed away and before anything was moved or removed.
Sold
Auctioneer Lord Dalmeny recounts the excitement at Sotheby's as George's body of work and his incredible horological collection raises a record amount for the Daniels Educational Trust.
Rising Star
Daniels' biographer and veteran watch industry reporter Michael Clerizo discusses the Great Watchmaker's faith in the potential of his only Apprentice.- Actors:
- Howard Caine, Michael Clerizo, George Daniels, Jonathan Hills, Andy Jones, Anthony Kingsley, David Newman, Peter Smith, Roger W. Smith, Michael Turner, Freddy Whittle
- Directors:
- David Armstrong
- Producers:
- David Armstrong, Christy DeHaven, Zoe Guilford
- Narrated By:
- John Rhys-Davies
- Writers:
- Alistair Audsley, Christy DeHaven
- Studio:
- Bulldog Films
- Genres:
- Documentary
